We all do it. We practice the walk-try not to trip, remember the right line, and bend at the knees so you don’t pass out! The real treasure of the rehearsal, however, is the chance to connect with those you love before the bustle of the big day- oh and having FUN! The tradition of the rehearsal is […]

It’s been so long since I’ve gotten quality time with my friends back in normal Illinois. Every time I’m there I’m working working working. Weddings take a lot of time and energy leaving not much left. So I am always excited when friends book me, because then I know I’ll get to see them! So of course […]

Meet Micah, the newest handsome little Dalton. I was very excited when Sarah reached out for Micah’s one year photos. because I had not met him yet. It’s rare that I’m in Normal but I was there for a wedding so we got to snag this mini session 🙂 He gave us a run for […]

OMGOSH she’s growing up too fast. It seems seems like yesterday that Katie & Mike were celebrating pregnancy “{Maternity Shoot Here} “) and then she was just a darling newborn in their arms {Baby Charlotte Shoot Here (scroll)}  ,suddenly she’s 9 months old  {9 Month Shoot Here} and now somehow she is celebrating her first BIRTHDAY>??? How does […]

Baby Amelia is about to no longer be a baby! She will soon be a toddler, but she’s still as adorable & snuggly as ever. I’m so excited that she has warmed up to me the past few months & gave me dozens of adorable smiles! We had so much fun on this session & […]

Welcome to another fabulous day in the lives of the Oertel family! You all know my bestie Libby by now. She’s been modeling for me since I started my photography degree. I mean Sam and her are such old friends that I actually shot their engagement photos on film & developed myself in an ISU lab. That’s a […]